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August 2023

🎉 Save the date! ON Core is coming to Sydney on the 7th of December 🚀

ON Core, an event presented by the ON Program – and dedicated to celebrating our vibrant community of ON alumni and the thriving deep tech innovation ecosystem that nurtures them – is coming to Sydney on Thursday, 7 December. 

This annual gathering is the evolution of our ON Tribe networking event, and captures our ongoing commitment to foster engagement, enhance research translation skills, and provide inspiration for innovation ... essential pillars for the ON Program and its invaluable stakeholders.

Help us shape an event you can't wait to be at!

Share you availability and aspirations in our 2-minute EOI Survey, open until Friday, 8 September. The first 100 respondents will win a free day pass to the Energise Your Enterprise booth at the SXSW Tech and Innovation Expo.

Mark your calendars, and stay tuned for an invitation to register for ON Core in the coming weeks.

ON Prime 14 Showcase events coming to you in November 

Save the dates

With ON Prime 14 kicking off in a couple of weeks at Immersion, teams will be working towards presenting their learnings from the 9-week program in November. If you are based in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne or Adelaide then look out for the formal registrations to attend these events which will be shared in our next newsletter edition.

Other CSIRO opportunities 

Apply today - Innovate to Grow program for SMEs: Cyber security and Digital Technology

Applications are currently open for a free 10-week program for small- to medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs) working on innovative solutions in cyber security and/or digital technology to explore how research and development (R&D) can advance their project or idea. Applications close on Sunday 17 September 2023.

Reserve your spot - International Conference on Quantum Energy (ICQE) 2023

CSIRO is proud to present the International Conference on Quantum Energy (ICQE) 2023. The event will bring together thought leaders from around the world to explore the role of quantum in addressing some of our global energy challenges and transform the energy landscape for the future. Reserve your spot today.

Do you have an innovative tech-based idea to make the agriculture industry more resilient?

aimed at Vietnam’s innovation system - Applications close 25 September 2023

Aus4Innovation Program: Round 4 funding now open

Aus4Innovation wants to accelerate and scale tested innovative solutions that address emerging challenges and opportunities in Vietnam’s agriculture sector. Innovation Partnership Grants between AUD$250,000 - $700,000 will be awarded on a competitive basis to Australian and Vietnamese entities with existing partnerships to fund innovative technologies that will help our region adapt to future needs.

Apply now

Ecosystem opportunities

IPBC Australasia 2023

Are you an IP practitioner? The IPBC Australasia 2023 event will cover cutting-edge strategies for protecting, maximising and monetising your IP assets. Join your peers on 7 September 2023 to explore IP strategies for adapting to new technologies and changing socio-economic conditions in Australasia. CSIRO is a supporting organisation partner of this event.

SXSW Badges discount code available for CSIRO affiliates

Bringing together inspired thinkers, creators and innovators from across the world for a series of conferences, festivals, an expo and parties – SXSW Sydney is set to ignite creative discovery. CSIRO, together with Main Sequence, is sponsoring the forward-looking ‘2050 Track’ at the Festival, 15-22 October 2023. Please use the following discount code when purchasing your preferred **Badge option: CSIR0648. Book before 1 Sept 11.59pm AEST. **Only applicable on the Platinum and the Tech & Innovation Badges.

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